Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

Happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. We wish you a warm, joyful holiday with your loved ones!

Navigating mergers and acquisitions can be complex. DBL Partner Wright Lewis breaks down due diligence in our latest legal guide, so you can make informed decisions every step of the way. This comprehensive guide walks you through building the right team, uncovering hidden risks, and protecting your investment. Download the complete guide to get started today: https://lnkd.in/eTUFbh5J

The holidays bring families together for quality time, whether cherished or endured, but most miss a crucial opportunity to discuss essential end-of-life planning topics during these rare gatherings. Important conversations about disability preparation, medical care wishes, guardianship for minor children, and funeral arrangements often go unspoken, leaving families unprepared when crisis strikes. The Conversation Project offers a Conversation Starter Kit to help families navigate these difficult but vital estate planning discussions before it's too late. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMt9An7V By: George Reilly To learn more about Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, visit dbllawyers.com. #DBLLawyers #DoingBetterLaw #TeamDBL #EstatePlanning #ConversationProject

Honoring those who served 🇺🇸: Thank you to the veterans who joined us at our annual Veterans Day of Service. It was a privilege to give back by providing pro-bono estate planning services to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Thank you for your service and your trust.

Imagine a fire destroys part of your home that would cost over $100,000 to fix. Imagine then that you turn to the insurance company you’ve dutifully been paying premiums to for years, and they send you an offer for $50,000. Unfortunately, studies based on publicly available data indicate that denials or unreasonably low offers are the reality for between 20% to 40% of Virginians filing insurance claims, which may be even more likely if you have private insurance than public. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebVFHwHq By: Alexandre Rowan To learn more about Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, visit dbllawyers.com. #DBLLawyers #DoingBetterLaw #TeamDBL #InsuranceClaims #Virginia

We are proud to showcase the veterans on our team and we thank them for their courageous service and sacrifice.   This month, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig commemorated Veterans Day through philanthropic events to give back to our veteran community. Thank you to the veterans who joined us, it was an honor to give back to those who sacrificed everything for us! Thank you, Ellis Bennett, Thomas Dunlap, Bernard Goodman, John Heck, George Reilly, Raymond Jones, Stephanie F. Scott Herbert, Robert Eatinger, and Chadwick Rogers!

The Muffin Man Project , Inc. and Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig recently teamed up to donate $2,000 to 2Twenty Club—an incredible organization making sure no student in Northern Virginia goes hungry. By packing school lunches with love, 2Twenty helps kids stay focused, fueled, and ready to chase their dreams. We’re proud to support their mission and grateful to everyone who’s donated to The Muffin Man Project , Inc.To learn more about our work, please visit themuffinmanproject.org. Follow us on Instagram @themuffinmanproject for the latest updates on our events and initiatives. Your generosity and support helps us change young lives, one muffin at a time. ❤️ 💛 💚🧁 🇺🇸 A heartfelt thanks to Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig for generously matching The Muffin Man Project’s $1,000 donation. Northern Virginia is fortunate to have such a dedicated team of service-driven attorneys who consistently demonstrate their commitment to community and positive change. Their support helps amplify our mission and impact—thank you for standing with us.

Our CMO Aimee McKinney and Partner Wright Lewis recently volunteered at the Sterling Middle School Career Day to discuss their careers and inspire local students as they begin to plan their futures. A big thank you to Assistant Principal Giuliana Jahnsen Lewis for inviting us to participate!   Dunlap Bennet & Ludwig’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is dedicated to supporting educational programs and public services that will enhance the development and growth of the major metropolitan areas where our offices are located.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqgK2QS3

In an era where digital, global communication is instantaneous, the relationship between individual information sharing and national security has never been more critical. People may expose sensitive information through email, social media, whistleblowing, or even casual conversations in public forums, whether intentionally or inadvertently. With the rise of cyber threats, misinformation campaigns, and geopolitical tensions, what appear to be trivial disclosures can sometimes be exploited by malicious actors to compromise national interests. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQs_ZNJw By: Hyung-Gyu (Leo) S. To learn more about Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, visit dbllawyers.com. #DBLLawyers #DoingBetterLaw #TeamDBL #ExportControl #InternationalBusiness